003: Because Careers.

If you can't tell, I like to reflect on my experiences and figure out what I've learned.  I have had 3 jobs in less than 5 years (fitting in with the millennial average) (and no, I was not asked to leave any of them). With each job, I learned about the bigger picture of my career and took away some things I think are applicable no matter where you are in your job or career journey.  Here are the gems: Remember your value. And be able to articulate it. Treat people the way you want to be treated Professionalism should be part of your personal brand. You are going to make mistakes.  These mistakes (probably) won’t end your career or bring your company down. Working hard isn’t enough. Sometimes, you need to walk down the hall or pick up the phone. Networking is more than showing up to events and collecting or handling out business cards. Your career development must be deliberate and intentional. Learn to anticipate needs and develop solutions. Trust yourself. I also share information about creating a "running tab" to keep track of the progress you make at your job, and even outside of work.  Some categories I include in my running tab are: Skills gained (divided up by the jobs I've had) Awards and recognition Presentations and panels (and even articles published if you are that fancy) Volunteer Activities Goals (what do you hope you learn or accomplish where you are?) If you have questions about creating your running tab, have a question you would like answered on the show, or have topic suggestions or feedback, please send an email to tiffany@howdoesshedoitpodcast.com. And don't forget to share, rate, and review! Follow me on twitter @tiffsouth and the show @howdoes_shedoit.